One extremely patient fan of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered has stunned the gaming community by spending nearly seven hours carefully setting up in-game books like dominoes—without using a single mod.
Since the fan-made Oblivion Remastered project dropped in late April, it has inspired players to revisit Cyrodiil in creative, chaotic, and often hilarious ways. From glitchy alchemy systems to ghost horses galloping through the wilderness, the community has embraced everything weird and wonderful about Bethesda’s reimagined classic. But one creation in particular is earning serious attention for its pure dedication and absurdity.
Viral Book Dominoes Stunt Goes Unmatched
In a Reddit post on the popular Elder Scrolls subreddit, user Muaxh03 shared a short but striking video of their latest project: a carefully arranged line of books set up like dominoes on the cobbled streets of the Imperial City. With a single push, the books begin to tumble, one by one, in a beautifully satisfying chain reaction—something no one expected to see in an Elder Scrolls game.
No Mods, Just Grit
What makes this accomplishment even more impressive is the fact that Muaxh03 used zero mods to achieve it. In the comments, they explained how the process was riddled with problems. “Every time I loaded into the game, something broke,” the player shared, citing glitches, bugs, and the fragile physics engine as constant hurdles.
To avoid unwanted interference, the player even disabled all NPCs to prevent curious characters from ruining the setup before it could be filmed. The result is a testament to both patience and the odd joy of doing something entirely unnecessary—but extremely cool—in a sandbox game.
Community Reaction and Bethesda’s Buggy Charm
The post quickly gained traction, with thousands of upvotes and hundreds of amused comments. Fans praised the sheer effort behind the domino setup and laughed about how typical it is for something like this to break at the last second in a Bethesda game.
This isn’t the only strange phenomenon surfacing in Oblivion Remastered. Players have also reported quirky bugs like potions mysteriously weighing five pounds or encounters with ghost horses in the wilderness. Despite its flaws—or maybe because of them—the game continues to charm longtime fans and new players alike.
A Reminder of Why We Love Games Like Oblivion
In a time when many games guide players through scripted experiences, this domino feat reminds us of the unpredictable fun and player-driven creativity that Bethesda’s open-world RPGs offer. Whether you’re chasing Daedric artifacts or setting up book dominoes for seven hours, Oblivion Remastered proves there’s no wrong way to play.